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Environmental Conservation & Birding

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1 - 4 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Contribute to a brand new conservation initiative combining wildlife, community and bird conservation.
  • A unique opportunity to conserve and protect Malawi's Elephant Marsh and it's birdlife.
  • Have incredible a Big 5 experience when you camp in Majete Wildlife Reserve.

Højdepunkter

  • Contribute to a brand new conservation initiative combining wildlife, community and bird conservation.
  • A unique opportunity to conserve and protect Malawi's Elephant Marsh and it's birdlife.
  • Have incredible a Big 5 experience when you camp in Majete Wildlife Reserve.
  • Help empower local communities through income-generating community initiatives.
  • Preserve not just wildlife, but also diverse habitats and ecosystems in one of Malawi’s richest conservation areas.
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    Alder 18+
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    Familier
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    Help the conservation of a whole ecosystem. Manage a conservation area, protect a wetland of international importance teeming with birdlife & uplift local communities.

    About the program


    Where is the program located?

    You will be based in the Thangadzi River Conservancy in Malawi’s Lower Shire Valley. The area is one of Malawi’s last remaining riparian forest habitats, a critical habitat for endangered plant, bird and animal species. It is a huge privilege to help ...

    Om programmet

    About the program


    Where is the program located?

    You will be based in the Thangadzi River Conservancy in Malawi’s Lower Shire Valley. The area is one of Malawi’s last remaining riparian forest habitats, a critical habitat for endangered plant, bird and animal species. It is a huge privilege to help with conserving this last remaining unique ecosystem.


    The Elephant Marsh

    The Thangadzi River Conservancy is located next to the world-famous Elephant Marsh, a designated Wetland of International Importance. In addition to Hippos, it is also home to more than 20,000 waterbirds, including many endangered and migratory species. Poaching and habitat degradation threaten the remaining wildlife and action is needed now to protect the Marsh for future generations.


    Program Highlights

    Your conservation work will take place in and around the Thangadzi River Conservancy and in the nearby communities and wetland areas. Volunteer support makes a big difference in preserving the Elephant Marsh and the surrounding Riparian forests for future generations of wildlife and people.


    Conservation & Wildlife Activities

    • As the project is newly established, you will be responsible for the setting up of research projects, data capture and surveys.
    • Bird and animal monitoring including game counts, health checks, bird mapping and population studies;
    • Anti-poaching work’
    • Conservancy management such as tree planting, removal of invasive species and building projects;
    • Maintenance work within the conservancy.


    Exploring the Elephant Marsh

    • Much of your work in the Marsh will be in canoe and boat and could include:
    • Identification and data capture of bird species;
    • Building new walkways and hides
    • Boat and canoe trips to map the marshland;
    • Research projects to understand the marsh ecosystem.


    Big 5 Experience

    • Explore and camp in Majete Wildlife Reserve, home to Africa’s Big 5 game. 


    Community Outreach

    There are huge opportunities to empower Malawi’s rural communities. You may get involved with:

    • Charcoal production to combat deforestation;
    • Bamboo initiatives to build sustainable incomes;
    • Community conservation education projects.

    Typisk dag

    There’s no such thing as a typical day when you’re working in Africa, but you can be sure that the work you are doing will always be useful, meaningful and necessary.

    Your working days are usually split into two or three parts, depending on the length of the activity and how far you need to ...

    Typisk dag

    There’s no such thing as a typical day when you’re working in Africa, but you can be sure that the work you are doing will always be useful, meaningful and necessary.

    Your working days are usually split into two or three parts, depending on the length of the activity and how far you need to travel.


    Get up between 0600 and 0630 depending on the time of year (later in winter!)


    Before breakfast; while the temperatures are cool, get down to some hard work in the conservancy. This could be exploring the conservancy on foot, spending time with the Anti- Poaching Unit, setting camera traps or creating walkways through the conservancy. Once a fortnight volunteers spend the entire morning in the community, either at the school or doing another community project outside of the conservancy.


    At around 0830 you will head back to the lodge for breakfast. The next activity could be a game count or bird identification exercise in the Marsh, basing yourself in a hide and seeing what wildlife you can spot. Record the numbers and locations of wildlife as you go.


    After lunch at around 1400, you may spend time in the conservancy or the Marsh, tracking animals, studying birdlife or working on conservancy projects such as removing invasive plant species for the charcoal project.


    As the day cools down, go for sundowners and enjoy the noises of the evening bush as the daytime animals bed down.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In your free time you can spend time around the beautiful infinity pool, which looks out into the bush; or you can relax at the lodge or around camp. It is possible to organise a weekend visit to Blantyre, which is a lovely small city, with lots of restaurants, local markets, museums and shops.

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    In your free time you can spend time around the beautiful infinity pool, which looks out into the bush; or you can relax at the lodge or around camp. It is possible to organise a weekend visit to Blantyre, which is a lovely small city, with lots of restaurants, local markets, museums and shops.

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    Families are welcome, ideally with children aged 5 and over.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag, Fredag og Lørdag

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    Airport transfers on any days other than specified Mondays: $100.
    We recommend bringing around $100 per week to cover expenses such as drinks, meals out and souvenirs.

    All prices are in USD.

    What’s included in the cost?

    • Project contribution: this goes directly to our project partner, and provides funding to ensure the programme can continue to meet its goals. For this project it will cover things like staff costs, equipment purchases, maintenance of buildings, equipment and vehicles, and fuel.
    • Accommodation and three meals per day.
    • Return airport transfers (Mondays).
    • Laundry service and housekeeping
    • Camping trip to Majete (stays of 2 weeks or longer)
    • Comprehensive orientation and supervision.
    • Practical instruction by experienced staff members.
    • Equipment and materials required to do your work.

    What’s not included?

    • Flights to Malawi (Blantyre International).
    • Visa fees (if applicable).
    • Travel insurance (compulsory).
    • Administration fee ($40).
    Optional extras to include in your budgeting:
    • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, snacks.
    • Additional excursions outside of project trips.
    • Local SIM card and data / airtime.

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Chileka Airport

    The inclusive transfer is as follows:


    Arrivals - Mondays: there is one airport collection from Blantyre International Airport on a Monday. A team member will be at the airport from 0900 to collect all the volunteers arriving that day. You will depart from the airport no later than 1530.


    The latest your flight should arrive for a same-day transfer is 1500. Should your preferred flight arrive later than this, please arrange to arrive the night before and overnight in Blantyre.


    Departures - Mondays: there is one transfer every other Monday, which arrives at the airport at 0700 on Monday morning.


    Flights should depart later than 0900 to allow plenty of time to check-in. Please do not book flights departing before 0900.

    Indkvartering

    The Thangadzi Lodge will be your home away from home on the project. The lodge is nestled in the heart of the conservancy, in amongst the riparian forest on the banks of the river. The lodge area is unfenced, so wildlife roaming through the camp is to be expected.


    The lodge is made up of 4 thatched chalets which can sleep up to 8 people sharing (same gender and similar age sharing). Each chalet has a private verandah with stunning views into the bush and onto a tributary of the Thangadzi River. Each chalet has two comfortable single beds with bedding and linen provided, shelved storage area, and an open-air attached en-suite bathroom.


    Bathrooms have a toilet, basin and an outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The rooms are fully equipped with lights and electrical sockets (UK plug type).


    The camp has a large central communal area with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge laid out in an open space with various seating areas. To add to your comfort, it overlooks an incredible eco-pool and the Thangadzi Lodge water hole.


    Bedrooms and communal areas are cleaned every day. A laundry service is available every other day. Washing powder is provided if there are items you would like to wash yourself.


    Facilities

    The lodge is completely off the grid and powered by solar energy. Please bear this in mind when bringing items that require charging. A power bank is a useful extra. No heat-generating items are allowed (hair dryers, straighteners etc).

    There is a small communal safe where you can put cash, passports or valuables you may have with you.


    There is no cellphone signal but the lodge has WiFi which is charged at $10 a week per device. You are welcome to buy a Malawian SIM card at the airport if you wish to use 3G when on activities away from the lodge or on your way to the conservancy.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Meals

    You will receive three home-cooked meals a day. Clean, safe drinking water is available from a water dispenser in the main lodge and tea and coffee are available all day. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Should you have any dietary requirements or food allergies, it is important you let us know before you arrive. If you have specific dietary needs such as gluten or dairy intolerance the project may ask that you bring specialist food items such as gluten-free flour and pasta with you. The chefs will be able to prepare these for you alongside other volunteer’s meals.

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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Chileka Airport (BLZ) i Blantyre. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Malawi. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Malawi giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Malawi, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Malawi. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    General information

    • Volunteers can join from 1-4 weeks (2 weeks is recommended)
    • Program starts every other Monday
    • The project is closed from mid December to mid January
    • Small volunteer groups of no more than 8 people
    • Monday - Saturday lunchtime: conservation activities
    • Saturday lunchtime - Sunday: leisure time


    Arrivals and departures (Mondays)

    Book your flight to arrive and depart from Blantyre International Airport (BLZ), Malawi


    You will be collected from the airport inside the terminal building. The transfer will depart no later than 3.30pm. Please book your flights accordingly. The transfer time to the Lower Shire Valley is 2.5 hours.


    For departures, the shuttle will arrive into Blantyre at 7.30am. Please do not book flights departing before 9.30am.


    Visas

    Most nationalities can enter Malawi for tourism without the need for a visa. Please check your eligibility well in advance of travel. You should ensure you have at least 6 months passport validity after your departure date and we recommend having at least three blank pages.


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    Programgebyrer

    $906 pr. uge 1 - 4 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    1 - 4 weeks

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